1
as in control
the right or means to command or control others
the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate
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2
as in energy
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
the corporation has the power to accomplish almost anything you'll need to build a bit more power in order to be a star pitcher
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3
as in faculty
a natural ability of the mind or body
dogs have a very highly developed power of smell
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4
as in fuel
something with a usable capacity for doing work
nuclear power
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Recent Examples of power
Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Some oil companies not only invest in energy efficiency for their buildings but use solar or wind to power their wells.
—Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2025
Still, the practical application of these batteries mainly faces two challenges, such as limited output power and poor charge-discharge stability.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
According to Dongfang, the behemoth structure will be able to power 55,000 households at peak output and its central hub will stand 606 feet high—roughly twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Some oil companies not only invest in energy efficiency for their buildings but use solar or wind to power their wells.
—Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Over time, the newfound power has raised the profile of attorney general offices across the country, turning them into a springboard for higher office.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2025
Still, the practical application of these batteries mainly faces two challenges, such as limited output power and poor charge-discharge stability.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for power
Noun
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Some of that was out of Gibson’s control as the Ducks’ defense eroded in front of him.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Beginning October 12, 2025, the 29 nations of the European Schengen Area will start phasing out the stamping of travel documents and instead will switch to a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES), which the European Union argues will accelerate border-control processes and improve security.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nightly entertainment, including magic shows and live music, brings energy to the evenings.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Hall plays Rosenkrantz and Ben Whishaw plays Hujar, who offers a detailed account of his previous day’s activity, involving such idiosyncratic eminences as Susan Sontag and Allen Ginsberg—and the sorts of gamesmanship and intimate tensions that ensnare and frustrate artistic energies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rankings also look at first-year retention rates, borrower debt, faculty salaries, student-faculty ratio, standardized test scores, peer assessment and more.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The car show is hosted throughout the campus and is organized and run mostly by students attending the university with little direct involvement from faculty.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Russian President said the plan is to develop the world’s first nuclear power system with a closed fuel cycle in the Tomsk region by 2030.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The hope is that money from the state — a few million dollars perhaps, but the amount has not been set — will provide major fuel to the effort.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Speaking in Rhode Island, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that signs of labor market weakness had pushed policymakers to shift their balance of risks in a way that justified a rate cut this month.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ralf Rangnick's men are jostling with Bosnia & Herzegovina for early dominion in Group H and travel to face the Dragons on Tuesday in a crucial clash.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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The most likely result is perpetuation of the status quo, under which Israel controls the entirety of the territory between the River and the Sea and imposes differing degrees of authority over Palestinians under its dominion.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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While this has not been a strength so far this year, I'd be shocked if Andy Reid didn't test the undermanned Ravens front seven -- and have at least a little bit of success.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Two no-trump shows some interest in game and asks about partner's second suit as well as his strength.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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To do this, focus on uniquely human capabilities in your employees and hone those skills.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The idea — supplying Ukraine with an interest-free loan of $164 billion to boost its military capabilities — would send a forceful message to Moscow, Merz wrote in the Financial Times.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/power. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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